This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Nutrition for the Family Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adult A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 7 2026 Thu Nutrition for the Family 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mother's Day: Paint a 3D Printed Flower Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult Learn the basics of 3D printing by watching a 3D printer in action, then paint a pre-made flower. These flowers would make a lovely gift for Mother's Day on May 10th. Ages 8+. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 7 2026 Thu Mother's Day: Paint a 3D Printed Flower 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of 3D printing by watching a 3D printer in action, then paint a pre-made flower. These flowers would make a lovely gift for Mother's Day on May 10th. Ages 8+.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Learn to Crochet Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Adult Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group May 7 2026 Thu Learn to Crochet 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Event Details: Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group HOTspot Digital Help Desk Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Age Group: Adult HOTspot Digital Help Desk: Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assi... View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 7 2026 Thu HOTspot Digital Help Desk 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Teen Anime and Manga Club Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Book Groups, Entertainment Age Group: Teen Join us to get nerdy about all thing's anime and manga. Come discuss your favorites, watch episodes, eat some snacks, and meet new people. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 7 2026 Thu Teen Anime and Manga Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Book Groups, Entertainment Event Details: Join us to get nerdy about all thing's anime and manga. Come discuss your favorites, watch episodes, eat some snacks, and meet new people.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Let's 3D Print an Arizona Keychain - Teen Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: America 250, Educational, Instructional Age Group: Teen Participants will have fun designing a multi-colored Arizona Keychain, while learning the basics of how 3D printing works. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 7 2026 Thu Let's 3D Print an Arizona Keychain - Teen 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Teen Program Type: America 250, Educational, Instructional Event Details: Participants will have fun designing a multi-colored Arizona Keychain, while learning the basics of how 3D printing works.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Puzzle Mixer Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm THINKspot at Main Program Type: Games Age Group: Adult Put the pieces together - literally and socially! Enjoy a fun puzzle night designed for adults to relax and connect with others.Puzzles of various sizes will be provided. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 7 2026 Thu Puzzle Mixer 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: Adult Program Type: Games Event Details: Put the pieces together - literally and socially! Enjoy a fun puzzle night designed for adults to relax and connect with others.Puzzles of various sizes will be provided.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Coloring Club Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adult, Family Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own. Card-making materials will also be provided. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 7 2026 Thu Coloring Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult, Family Program Type: Craft Event Details: Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own. Card-making materials will also be provided.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Learn to Crochet: Evening Session Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Adult Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group May 7 2026 Thu Learn to Crochet: Evening Session 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Event Details: Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Medicare 101: Educational Seminar Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, Health Age Group: Adult Turning 65 or new to Medicare? View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 7 2026 Thu Medicare 101: Educational Seminar 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational, Health Registration Required Event Details: Turning 65 or new to Medicare?
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Tinkering For Toddlers Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability Age Group: Early Childhood A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 8 2026 Fri Tinkering For Toddlers 10:00am–10:45am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability Event Details: A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Stay and Play Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Early Childhood, Family Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 8 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Early Childhood, Family Program Type: Educational Event Details: Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years. Disclaimer(s) No Large Groups Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Acoustic Sound Benefits to Plants by Jim Dilettoso from SVdP Mesa Sound Garden Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Educational, Sustainability Age Group: Teen, Adult Urban farmer Ka-Linda Blackner from St. Vincent de Paul will be offering a horticulture talk on the benefits of acoustic sound to plants. Sustainability: This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in... View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 8 2026 Fri Acoustic Sound Benefits to Plants by Jim Dilettoso from SVdP Mesa Sound Garden 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Educational, Sustainability Event Details: Urban farmer Ka-Linda Blackner from St. Vincent de Paul will be offering a horticulture talk on the benefits of acoustic sound to plants. This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate. Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts Get tips on living green
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Kith and Kin Childcare Workshop Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adult The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 8 2026 Fri Kith and Kin Childcare Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Puzzle Swap Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Entertainment, Games Age Group: Adult Have extra puzzles at home or looking for something new to work on? Drop in for our Puzzle Swap and trade jigsaw puzzles with other community members. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Puzzle Swap 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Entertainment, Games Event Details: Have extra puzzles at home or looking for something new to work on? Drop in for our Puzzle Swap and trade jigsaw puzzles with other community members.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Survival Guide to Buying or Selling a Home Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adult While buying or selling a house is exciting and something to be proud of, it can be a confusing and complicated process that can leave you feeling intimidated. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Survival Guide to Buying or Selling a Home 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Event Details: While buying or selling a house is exciting and something to be proud of, it can be a confusing and complicated process that can leave you feeling intimidated.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Ask A Master Gardener Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Educational, Sustainability Age Group: Adult University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. Sustainability: This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in... View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Ask A Master Gardener 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational, Sustainability Event Details: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate. Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts Get tips on living green
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Crochet Away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Gateway Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: All Ages Join us at the Gateway Library with your yarn project and connect across generations through a shared love of fiber arts. Enjoy a welcoming space to create, share tips, and engage in conversation. Crafting is better together! View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Crochet Away 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join us at the Gateway Library with your yarn project and connect across generations through a shared love of fiber arts. Enjoy a welcoming space to create, share tips, and engage in conversation. Crafting is better together!
This event is in the "Main Library" group ESL Conversation Class Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Board Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adult ESL Conversation Class: Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 9 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Board Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Saturday at the Ranch: Games Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Games Age Group: School Age, Family We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Games 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Games Event Details: We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Book & Puzzle Swap Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Entertainment, Games Age Group: Adult Wondering what do with the books you've already read and the puzzles you've already completed? Bring them to the library for a community book and puzzle swap and leave with new-to-you books and puzzles. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Book & Puzzle Swap 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Entertainment, Games Event Details: Wondering what do with the books you've already read and the puzzles you've already completed? Bring them to the library for a community book and puzzle swap and leave with new-to-you books and puzzles.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Let's Get Messy: Slime Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age, Tween It's time to get messy! Leave the cleanup to us and join us monthly for fun, messy activities. This month, we will be making slime. Ages 6-12. Registration required. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Let's Get Messy: Slime 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: It's time to get messy! Leave the cleanup to us and join us monthly for fun, messy activities. This month, we will be making slime. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group The Wild West Fiddle Project: Arizona’s Hidden Soundscape Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Age Group: Adult, All Ages Join Dr. Kate Rose and Armand Ramirez for a fun, all-ages, interactive performance that uncovers Arizona’s rich blended heritage through traditional folk music and dance. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 9 2026 Sat The Wild West Fiddle Project: Arizona’s Hidden Soundscape 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Event Details: Join Dr. Kate Rose and Armand Ramirez for a fun, all-ages, interactive performance that uncovers Arizona’s rich blended heritage through traditional folk music and dance.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Art Cart Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Age Group: School Age Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month's craft: Sock puppets. Ages 6+ View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Art Cart 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: School Age Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month's craft: Sock puppets. Ages 6+